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What is the simplified form of the expression 4 + 1/2 ⋅ |3−7| divided by 3?

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Answer:

4 + 1/2 ⋅ |3−7| divided by 3 = 2

Explanation:

Here, the given expression is 4 + 1/2 ⋅ |3−7| divided by 3

By the Rule of BODMAS = B (Bracket) O(of) D(Divide) M (Multiplication)

A (addition) S(subtraction)

We get:

4 + 1/2 ⋅ |3−7| = 4 + 1/2 *I-4I

Also, by the definition of MODULUS:

IxI = x is x > 0

= -x if x < 0

⇒ I-4I = -(-4) = 4

So, 4 + 1/2 *I-4I = 4+ 1/2* (4) =
4 + ((1)/(2) &nbsp;* 4)= 4 +2 = 6

Now 6 divided by 3 = 2

Hence, 4 + 1/2 ⋅ |3−7| divided by 3 = 2

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